International CV recalls
There are 9 safety recalls on record for the International CV, covering 50,702 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
International CV recalls by model year
All recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CV vehicles. The brake pressure switch harness may not have protective material on the wires, causing a short circuit and reducing brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. International's number for this recall is 25521. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 and 25V414 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning December 19, 2025.
Recall number 25V763000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2025 CV vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch/fuse harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. International's number for this recall is 25507. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 25V414000 · Recall details
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International CV vehicles. The air bag module may not have been activated during installation.
- Risk
- Inactive air bags will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Navistar will activate the air bag modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may call Navistar Customer Service at 331‑332‑1590.
Recall number 24V735000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2023 International CV trucks. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23511.
Recall number 23V282000 · Recall details
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
- Risk
- A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.
Recall number 22V869000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022 International CV vehicles. The pressure sensor fitting on the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened correctly, resulting in a brake fluid leak when the brakes are applied.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the pressure sensor fitting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22510.
Recall number 22V355000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV vehicles. Due to a software error, the Antilock Braking System (ABS) malfunction indicator does not light when there is a loss of communication between the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the Body Control Module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If the malfunction warning does not light, the driver may not be aware of an inoperative ABS or Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration, free of charge. This recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20505.
Recall number 20V285000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices
- What is wrong
- Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain modified 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles equipped with Allison 2700 series transmissions with Chelsea Power Take Offs (PTO). The PTOs were installed incorrectly and as a result, the attachment hardware may loosen over time.
- Risk
- If the PTO attachment hardware loosens it could cause a loss of transmission fluid which may result in the rear wheel locking up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a new attachment stud kit, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2020. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1‑800‑831‑8588.
Recall number 20V261000 · Recall details
Engine
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International CV vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater (feature code 12XBL). The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
- Risk
- A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on May 31, 2019. A second letter will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19508.
Recall number 19V372000 · Recall details
Questions about the International CV recalls
How do I check if my International CV has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the International CV have?
9, covering parking brake, air bags and steering.
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